Pain due to Gastric Sleeve or my back/spine?

[Green1 16]

I had Gastric Sleeve surgery nearly 5 years ago. The sleeve was a conversion from a plication to a gastric sleeve. The doctor told me there wasnt anything surgically wrong with the stomach but I have crazy muscle spasms when I sit down that are really painfull. I take some pain medicine but it does nothing. Is this due to the GS or back pain? They found some herniated discs. If I get a gastric sleeve converted to a bypass would the pain be more or less? Any thoughts?

Edited October 30, 2021 by Green1

[Arabesque 6,573]

The herniated discs will likely be causing your pain & spasms. I have 2 oozy discs in my lower back which are protruding but have not burst through yet to be fully herniated. Not sure if I fully understand your question though & I am making some presumptions. But losing weight certainly helped reduce the pressure on my back & the discs - less weight to carry & my posture improved. I also was given exercises to support my core muscles & gently stretch my lower back which helped too. My back only gets what I call tired if I stand too long now.

[Arabesque 6,573]

Meant to add there are long nerves that run from your lower back & your herniation maybe causing referred pain. Have you had a scan of your back recently to check for deterioration or nerves being affected.

It’s unlikely to be from your sleeve this far out from your surgery. Plus you said your doctor couldn’t find a medical cause related to your tummy.

[Green1 16]

7 hours ago, Arabesque said:

Meant to add there are long nerves that run from your lower back & your herniation maybe causing referred pain. Have you had a scan of your back recently to check for deterioration or nerves being affected.

It’s unlikely to be from your sleeve this far out from your surgery. Plus you said your doctor couldn’t find a medical cause related to your tummy.

I had mri and ct, they found herniated discs. The paim gets worse as the day goes on.